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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 274.17 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 274.17 and 139.93 is: 192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 274.17 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/274.17 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 274.17 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 38,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,363.24/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.86

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